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    Nuclear Engineering

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    Leuven, BEMScIn-person1 year
    €9,494.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    13
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    €75.00
    App fee

    Nuclear Engineering at KU Leuven is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Leuven, BE. Tuition is €9,494.

    About the program

    The program covers nuclear processes, reactor theory, thermal hydraulics, safety, fuel cycle, materials, radiation protection, and includes a 20 ECTS master's thesis linked to research or industry problems.

    Focus: both
    60 (QS World University Rankings)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min In order to be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit their GRE score (at the moment, there is no minimum requirement for GRE scores).
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: minimum overall score of 79
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: minimum overall score of 6,5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months job search year (Belgium)

    €8,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Nuclear Engineering at KU Leuven cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Nuclear Engineering at KU Leuven is €9,494 across 60 required credits.
    Is Nuclear Engineering at KU Leuven online or in-person?
    Nuclear Engineering at KU Leuven is offered in-person.
    How long does Nuclear Engineering at KU Leuven take to complete?
    Nuclear Engineering at KU Leuven is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    How large is the Nuclear Engineering at KU Leuven cohort?
    Nuclear Engineering at KU Leuven typically enrolls around 13 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Nuclear Engineering at KU Leuven?
    Post-completion work rights for Nuclear Engineering at KU Leuven: 12 months job search year (Belgium)